Representative Waters’ campaign accepted donations in excess of federal law. The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) fined Representative Maxine Waters’ congressional campaign $68,000 for violating federal campaign finance laws.…
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President Trump Issues Several Pardons and Commutes Prison Sentences
He pardons a former VA sheriff and two reality stars, saying they were targeted by a “weaponized” Justice Department. This week, President Donald Trump issued a suite of…
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House Committee Chairs Call on Fundraising Platform Contractors to Testify
Congress is conducting an investigation into potential fraud and illegal activity in political fundraising. The House Committees on Oversight, Judiciary, and Administration sent letters to two contractors who…
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Mississippi Mayor, City Council President, and Others Indicted for Bribery
Officials accepted $115,000 from undercover FBI agents. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a bribery indictment against Jackson, Mississippi officials this week, alleging the city’s mayor, city council…
Read MoreHouse Committee Chair Subpoenas Political Fundraising Website
The committee is investigating possible foreign money laundering. Representative Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, chair of the Committee on House Administration, has issued a subpoena requiring the fundraising website…
Read MoreFederal Judge Blocks Ohio Law Banning Campaign Donations from Non-citizens
He says if they can join the U.S. military, permanent non-residents can donate to political campaigns. U.S. District Judge Judge Michael Watson blocked an Ohio law that sought…
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Vice President to Attend Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland
President Biden will be unavailable due to a previously scheduled event. Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Switzerland in President Joe Biden’s stead to attend the Summit…
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Trump Wins Majority of Iowa Caucus Votes
The former president takes 98 of 99 counties. With a statewide vote of over 50 percent, former President Donald Trump handily won the approval of Iowa caucusgoers Monday…
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George Santos Expelled from House of Representatives
He had been investigated by the House Ethics Committee. The chairman and ranking member of the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives reported to the full house…
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Manhattan DA Refuses to Appear Before Congress
Offers to meet and confer regarding the legislative purpose of the inquiry. The District Attorney for Manhattan Alvin Bragg responded to a letter from House Judiciary Committee Chairman…
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